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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1892
Page
9
A fragment from Westminster papers defends serious whist study after the death of G W P author of American Whist. It urges readers to study American Whist Illustrated, practice, observe pros, and learn through patient, disciplined play rather than relying on quick tricks.
A detailed discussion of a pair of whist hands shows how a superior player can force tricks and even the odd card by careful reading of the dealt cards. The piece analyzes a famous Tappan hand and Lewis’s example, emphasizing memory, observation, and precise timing in card play.
The ENCOR notes that top English singers earn substantial income from introducing songs. Edward Lloyd, a famed tenor, reportedly receives a handsome share, while Mme Antoinette Sterling, known for introducing Darby and Joan and The Better Land, reportedly earns about 10,000 a year from such performances.
A jumble of society notes highlights Easter bonnet styles with jet studs and orange anemone accents, plus a portrait of Maryland Governor Frank Brown famed as a popular farmer and ex Baltimore postmaster. His wife is praised as a leading social figure in Baltimore Annapolis.
The article details sea-green heliotrope gowns with lace mantles and clouded capes, silk wraps, and jewelled caps. It notes elaborate robe gowns in nile green cashmere with rosebud embroidery, and fashionable hosiery, hats trimmed with silk bows, and new spring accessories. It mentions designers, social figures, and recent fashion shows in Paris and Chicago.
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